Listed below are websites and activities, suitable for First Level children, that families may find helpful when looking for some ideas to keep children active.
Jungle Exercise
Learn about some amazing animals, while staying fit and healthy at home! Have fun!
Minecraft Fitness Run
Its a race to defeat the Ender Dragon! Dodge the creepers. Jump over the lava. Duck under the Ghast fireballs. Punch the trees. Grab the diamonds. Craft your diamond armour and defeat the Ender Dragon!
Jurassic Chase!
Follow the instructions on screen to run, dodge and escape the dinosaurs!
GoNoodle Kids
We love to use the GoNoodle to get kids moving in the classroom. Interactive videos combine movement with mindfulness, helping kids center themselves for learning. The modules are short and fun, making GoNoodle ideal for kids that need a quick energy boost throughout the day!
Just Dance!
Dancing is one of the easiest ways to get your body moving. As kids follow the moves on this YouTube-based dance challenge, they won’t even realise they’re getting in a great cardio workout! Plus Just Dance features all their favourite musical artists.
Jump Start Jonny
Jump Star Jonny has lots of free videos that contain fun workouts and chill-out videos. Children can follow Jonny on screen as he moves and dances to their favourite songs.
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Stretch, bend and get moving with the Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube channel, where you’ll find 10-20 minute guided yoga workouts for children. Kids will love striking poses in outerspace, underwater, on the farm and more! You can also stream episodes on Amazon Prime Video.
Joe Wicks – The Body Coach
The Body Coach is a popular YouTube channel that features free, easy-to-follow, at-home workouts for everyone, including kids. Joe runs online P.E lessons from Monday – Friday every week that the whole family can join in with!
Below are some activities children can do on their own, or with family members, to keep fit!
Home Challenges:
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How many jumps can you do using a skipping rope in 1 minute?
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Can you create an obstacle course, either in the house or in the garden?
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Count your steps each day using an adult’s smart phone. What is the most you have walked in one day?
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Scavenger hunt: Write up clues and hide them around your home. Children can race to find each clue. You could connect exercise with maths or literacy!
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Family races in the garden! Who can run, jump, hop and skip the fastest?
